Unmarried couple disputed the beneficial ownership of a barn, which the man had transferred into the woman's name following their separation. Held, there was nothing in the man's words or conduct to infer a common intention that he should retain a beneficial interest. However, he acquired a 25% interest by making contributions after the transfer.

Care proceedings. Fact-finding hearing considering the cause of subdural haematomas and retinal haemorrhage suffered by the child. Held that the child suffered the injuries as a result of inflicted trauma on two occasions in the form of assaults which included an element of shaking perpetrated by the father.

Judge made occupation order to exclude father from matrimonial home, after making findings that the children had suffered harm as a result of heated arguments between the parents. The father's appeal was dismissed.

The parties reconciled during the 4 years since decree nisi and so did not seek decree absolute but were now once again separated and sought to complete the divorce process. Held, the wife could not supplement her petition. Decree nisi rescinded, petition dismissed.

Application by father for a stay of mother's application for a residence order on the basis that the proper jurisdiction for consideration of all matters appertaining to parental responsibility is France. Application refused.

Contact application in which the court made findings of violence by the father towards the mother. Appeal by mother against refusal to order a welfare report by a Cafcass officer and/or a psychological assessment of the father. Appeal allowed.